OPERATION
Tennant 5200 Battery (11–99)
5
MACHINE INSTALLATION
UNCRATING MACHINE
Carefully check carton for signs of damage. Report
damages at once to carrier. Check carton contents to
ensure all accessories are included.
To uncrate your machine, remove straps and raise
brush head. To raise brush head, step down firmly on
the bottom brush lift foot pedal until pedal locks into
the raised position. Carefully lift or create a ramp using
crate boards to remove machine from pallet.
ATTENTION: Do not roll machine off pallet,
damage may occur.
ATTENTION: To prevent possible machine
damage, install batteries after removing machine
from shipping pallet.
INSTALLING BATTERIES
WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas.
Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and
open flame away. Keep battery compartment open
when charging.
FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear
protective glove when handling batteries or
battery cables. Avoid contact with battery acid.
Recommended Battery Specifications:
Two 12 volt, deep cycle, 130 amp hour batteries.
Maximum battery dimensions are 180mm (7.13 in) W
x 330mm (13 in) L x 254mm (10 in) H.
1.
Turn all switches to the off position.
2.
Carefully hinge open recovery tank to access
battery compartment. Make sure recovery tank is
empty before opening. Remove loose battery
cable and PVC battery spacer from compartment
(Figure 1).
FIG. 1
3.
Carefully install batteries into compartment and
arrange battery posts as shown (Figure 2).
FIG. 2
ATTENTION: Do not drop batteries into
compartment! Battery and machine housing
damage may result.
4.
To secure batteries, place white PVC tube spacer
‘‘A” behind batteries in compartment (Figure 2).
5.
Connect cables to battery posts in numerical order
as labeled (RED to POSITIVE and BLACK to
NEGATIVE) (Figure 2).
6.
Apply a light coating of non–metallic grease or
protective spray on the cable connections to
prevent battery corrosion.
